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Taking stock in tillage fields
0 Taking stock in tillage fields The Teagasc Harvest Report 2022 estimates that winter cereal plantings for harvest 2023 are down 34000-35,000ha compared to last year. Winter oilseed rape area, by contrast, continues to increase on the back of a very good performance in 2022 and favourable drilling conditions in August and September. […]
2 February 2023
The Potential of Protein Crops: Getting the most from Beans
0 The Potential of Protein Crops: Getting the most from Beans Beans benefit from early planting both in terms of yield and early harvesting On this week’s Tillage Edge podcast, in the first of four episodes examining the potential of protein crops, Michael Hennessy is joined by Teagasc tillage specialist, Ciarán Collins, to […]
2 February 2023
What you need to know about the changes to the new CAP
0 What you need to know about the changes to the new CAP Teagasc Drystock advisor Niall Kerins joins Catherine Egan on this week’s episode of the Beef Edge podcast to discuss the upcoming changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Big changes are coming in 2023 when the new CAP is coming […]
1 February 2023
Targeting early grass on DairyBeef 500 farms
0 Targeting early grass on DairyBeef 500 farms One of the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on the DairyBeef 500 Campaign farms is the early turnout of livestock to grass in the spring, Fergal Maguire, DairyBeef 500 advisor, gives an update on why it is so important in this article. In all grassland livestock […]
1 February 2023
Recap: Missed the National Tillage Conference?
0 Recap: Missed the National Tillage Conference? This year’s Teagasc National Tillage Conference, held on Wednesday, January 25th, focused on mitigating the risks that challenge future sustainable production. Aiming to deliver science-led strategies to manage the most important pests and diseases, the conference also detailed the added value opportunities developing around plant protein […]
1 February 2023
Take the opportunity to turn priority animals out to grass
0 Take the opportunity to turn priority animals out to grass In this week’s newsletter, the Teagasc Grass 10 team offer advice on early spring grazing management, the benefits it brings and how the spring rotation planner can be used. Ground conditions are excellent on most farms. Time to graze! Dry settled weather […]
1 February 2023
Eight week window for Nitrates Derogation applications
Eight week window for Nitrates Derogation applications Farmers availing of the Nitrates Derogation for 2023 have until March 31 to do so, with the application process now available through the Department of Agriculture’s Agfood.ie portal. The Nitrates Derogation is contingent on meeting water quality standards, and these measures are designed to protect […]
31 January 2023
BETTER Farm Update – Silage quality is tested
BETTER Farm Update – Silage quality is tested Frank Campion, Animal & Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Teagasc Athenry, reports from the farms in the BETTER Farm programme All of the lowland flocks have ewes housed at this stage, with most housing pre Christmas. Careful attention is being paid to ewe body […]
31 January 2023
The impact of dosing adult ewes for worms has on the development of resistance
The impact of dosing adult ewes for worms has on the development of resistance On this week’s OviCast podcast Ciarán Lynch caught up with Dr Dave Leathwick following this year’s National Sheep Conference. Dave, who is principal scientist in parasitology at the Pastoral Agricultural Research Centre in New Zealand, has for almost […]
31 January 2023
Paving the way to improved nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health
Paving the way to improved nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health Grassland Agro has joined forces with Teagasc and University College Cork (UCC) to support FutureSoils, an innovative new research programme that will pave the way to improved efficiency in nitrogen fertiliser use and soil health on Irish farms. Grassland Agro, via […]
31 January 2023